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Another driver comes to WCCB with complaint about another local towing company

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another Charlotte driver has come to WCCB with a complaint about a local towing company. We’ve been reporting on tow company issues across the area, as both local and state officials explore ways to better regulate the industry. This latest driver tells us his car was booted in the Atkins Circle Complex in Ballantyne after he entered the wrong tag number on a paid visitor permit.

Charlotte, NC · 18h

Charlotte Observer

‘We are a mess.' CMS board creates committee to examine its own problems

After weeks of turmoil , controversies and occasional infighting , the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board Tuesday agreed on at least one thing: It needs to take a hard look at itself. The board voted unanimously to establish an ad hoc committee tasked with evaluating its governance practices and recommending reforms, nearly seven weeks after the contentious firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill. The move follows repeated calls from board members and the public to address concerns about accountability, transparency and their ability to work together. At the September meeting where Hill was fired and board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down from her post as board chair, board member Monty Witherspoon called the board “dysfunctional” and said it had “spiraled into chaos.” Board member Haynes, who spearheaded the proposal, acknowledged the board’s struggles in urging her colleagues to support the committee. “A few weeks ago, one of us said it plainly: ‘We are a mess,’” Haynes said. “We’ve sounded the alarm. Now are we prepared to change?” The newly established Board Strategy, Governance, and Operations Committee will develop recommendations for improving board operations, strengthening governance practices and creating a strategic plan for the board itself. Its responsibilities include evaluating the board’s existing Student

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WSOC Charlotte

Gaston County WWII veterans recall plan to invade Japan before the atomic bomb

Two Gaston County men say they were drafted as teenagers in World War II, as the U.S. made plans to invade Japan.

Gaston County, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

Will your Charlotte neighborhood trees be clear-cut for billboards? Here's a list

Charlotte and state leaders are requesting that billboard owners put a pause on cutting trees to improve visibility to their signs. The request comes after Adams Outdoor Advertising cut down a 500-foot stretch of trees — perhaps more than 100 trees — to improve visibility of a billboard along U.S. 74 or Independence Boulevard in Plaza Midwood. The tree clearing caused a massive outcry from local businesses owners along Commonwealth Avenue and residents. Business owners said the trees blocked out noise and pollution coming from the highway. There are 40 active permits around Mecklenburg County where Adams Outdoor and Lamar Outdoor either intend to cut trees or have already. The Plaza Midwood site is one of those places. Here’s a list of the active permits that were issued between July 14 and Nov. 2:

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Chick-fil-A Is Launching Its First New Sauce in 10 Years in Charlotte

The chain will launch Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce nationwide on Nov. 16, its first permanent sauce addition since 2016. Every U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurant is expected to eventually carry it after the Charlotte trials. The new sauce takes the familiar Chick-fil-A Sauce flavor and adds spicy peppers. It keeps the original mustard...

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Opinion: When Iran calls for ‘war on Wall Street,’ Charlotte should listen

Iran’s “war on Wall Street” warning could extend beyond New York, the author argues, citing Charlotte’s financial sector, Duke Energy’s role and ties to Fort Bragg.

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North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve

Hough is set to begin the high school football playoffs in North Carolina on Friday night. It was cleared of wrongdoing from an investigation into eligibility violations on the night before the postseason. The Huskies completely dismantled the attempted whistleblower’s allegations. Whomever it was that tried to destroy the best high school football team in […] The post North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve appeared first on BroBible.

Cornelius, NC · 6h

WSOC Charlotte

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Local workers feel impact of nationwide Microsoft outage

A nationwide Microsoft outage disrupted the workday for businesses and professionals across the country Thursday, including workers in the Charlotte area who rely on the company’s services to communicate and get their jobs done.

Charlotte, NC · 20h

Raleigh News & Observer

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PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.”

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Charlotte private school addresses ‘deeply disturbing’ racist, antisemitic incidents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte private school responded to a series of incidents that its leaders described as racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic at its middle and upper schools. In a Nov. 7 letter to parents, Charlotte Country Day head of school Dr. Tara Kisney said leaders were aware of...

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte tops wishlist for Americans looking to move, study says

A house sitting company has named Charlotte the destination people most want to move to in the United States. TrustedHousesitters, a house and pet sitting company, compared domestic migration statistics with relocation-related Google search data to determine the places people most want to move. Charlotte tops the list, followed by Austin and Dallas in Texas. Honolulu, Hawaii was ranked the highest for travel. The company found U.S. Google searches for “moving to Charlotte” and “living in Charlotte” average a combined 1,890 monthly. The company compared this to data on domestic migration. TrustedHousesitters used Census Bureau data to identify the metro area gained about 24,400 domestic migrants in 2024-25, which was the largest increase among the destinations analyzed. The area’s latest annual gain equates to 8.4 people per 1,000 residents, according to the study. Charlotte was also named the most underrated city in America in 2026 by Clever Real Estate, the Charlotte Observer previously reported. So, how many people are actually moving here? Despite the city’s reputation as a location people want to move to, and an underrated one at that, migration to Charlotte actually dropped 14% between July 2024 and July 2025 , the Charlotte Observer recently reported . Despite

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Pet of the week: Meet Mbali!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most perfect girl joined Rising on Wednesday – meet Mbali! She is about 3 years old and weighs 46 pounds. Mbali (Mmm-Ball-ee-Zulu word for flower) arrived to the shelter with her brother Mbappe’ in July. And while her brother has long since been adopted, Mbali is still waiting for her forever home.

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Gaston College basketball improves to 5-0 with impressive performance

Gaston College got balanced scoring from its entire roster as the Rhinos improved to 5-0 on the season with a convincing 119-83 victory over Catawba Valley Community College on Tuesday night at Gastonia's Ashbrook High School. Tony Goodman had 27 points and 10 assists as the Rhinos has six double...

Gastonia, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

How Bank of America is helping secure safe housing for Charlotte residents

Two Charlotte nonprofits working to keep local residents housed have snagged major grant funding from Bank of America . Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Safe Alliance were named the bank’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders award recipients . The national program provides multiyear funding and training for local nonprofit leaders, Bank of America said Tuesday. Each organization will receive a $200,000 grant over two years, along with leadership training. “Our local nonprofits are crucial to promoting economic opportunity and addressing local challenges in Charlotte,” Kieth Cockrell , president of Bank of America Charlotte, said in a statement. The grant comes at a crucial time for nonprofits facing fewer and more restrictive federal funding available impacting operations, according to both leaders. “This type of unrestricted funding that Bank of America is providing is really a game changer for us,” said Laura Lawrence, president and CEO of Safe Alliance. “It provides us staffing support and resources that will allow us to intervene sooner before someone becomes homeless, and also support someone who has already reached homelessness to find appropriate, safe housing.” As the region faces an affordable housing shortage , preserving existing homeownership is critical. “The most affordable home is the one a

Charlotte Observer

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What's the big deal about Charlotte street vendors? See what led to new sweeping ban

After more than a year of debate over Charlotte street vendors — from taco stands to sidewalk artists — city leaders made a sweeping decision this week: street vending is now banned, except in designated marketplaces that require a permit. The Observer’s Nick Sullivan reported the City Council voted 8-1 on Monday , with rule-breakers now facing $500 fines. Why has this been such a contentious issue that split business owners, residents and vendors themselves? How NoDa became ‘turf war’ over Charlotte street vendors Much of the controversy centered on NoDa, where vendors have long been part of the neighborhood’s artsy identity — and increasingly, part of its friction. The Observer’s Mary Ramsey reported last summer that business owners said the problems grew serious enough to threaten their livelihoods . Chris Wade, operations manager at Cabo Fish Taco’s North Davidson Street location, told the Observer in June 2025 that vendors blocked sidewalks, pulled away paying customers, cooked food without health inspections and sometimes engaged in “turf wars” that have turned violent. Wade pointed to a 2023 shooting outside his restaurant — an incident that left two people hospitalized on a busy Friday evening — as a turning point in the

Charlotte, NC · 23h

The Gaston Gazette

Gastonia apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Gastonia saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,395, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,375 in October. Median listing prices in Gastonia are trending 8% downwards from the previous month's $1,495 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gastongazette.com Out of 359 rental listings in Gastonia, three are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,375. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,060, slightly lower than September, when they were $1,080. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,100. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $1,230, compared to $1,250. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,250. Statewide, North Carolina rental listing prices are

Gastonia, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

Advocate Health to invest over $1 billion into workforce. What it means for employees

Starting next year, Charlotte-based Advocate Health will spend more than $1 billion on its employees, raising its minimum starting pay from $18.85 to $20 per hour. The largest hospital system in the region announced it will invest $1.24 billion, with $846 million allocated toward additional compensation and $390 million toward added benefits. These changes will be implemented through Advocate’s annual compensation process during the first quarter of 2027. “The most important investment we make isn’t in buildings, technology or equipment. It’s in our people,” said CEO Eugene Woods . “Healthcare is a 24/7 calling and every single day our 170,000 teammates bring extraordinary skill, compassion and commitment to the patients and communities we serve.” Advocate will also offer four weeks of paid parental leave and absorb most increases in healthcare costs to keep coverage affordable for employees and their families, according to the health system. Expanding pay across the footprint The last base pay increase was established in January at $18.85 per hour. The bump to $20 is part of an ongoing effort to remain competitive in the healthcare industry. This increase applies to employees across the Carolinas and several other states. The $846 million compensation boost includes merit increases,

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Axios Charlotte

Charlotte's airport development plan is too car-centric, planners say

Charlotte's planning staff has asked Crosland Southeast to design a less car-centric version of the "Destination District," the airport's nearly 40-acre development near the future Silver Line stop that could include multiple drive-thrus. Why it matters: Again, Charlotte is facing crossroads decisions that guide whether the city becomes more urban — or continues operating as a place where you're expected to own a car. Charlotte City Council is hosting a public hearing on the city-owned airport's rezoning request Monday, Nov. 16, where the developer may address some of these concerns. However, airport officials have been clear that they only intend to make the district so walkable due to traffic and FAA rules. The latest: The Destination District, envisioned as an "employment hub," is currently planned to include a mix of stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, a parking garage, a gas station and green space. They're aiming to complete it by 2032. As it stands, the rezoning petition seeks permission to build up to six drive-thrus, with possible exceptions for more at the site, located between Wilkinson Boulevard and I-85. City staff argues this would not create the ideal pedestrian environment to support the multibillion-dollar Silver Line light rail coming through there,

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Charlotte Marathon will impact dozens of roads around Uptown

The Charlotte Marathon gets underway Saturday, Nov. 14, in Uptown Charlotte, with a half marathon and 5K also on the schedule for runners of all levels.